Description
Cogent and compelling, this book demonstrates how the Russian state leverages its oil and gas reserves in order to create and maintain power both domestically and internationally. Tynkkynen uses empirical studies of key topics such as the national gas programme Gazprom, the Arctic, climate discourse and anthropogenic climate change denial, and the Russia-Finland energy trade to critically examine the situation. The book concludes with a convincing argument for the potential of renewable energy to build a more resilient and sustainable future for Russia and how this might be achieved.
This will prove crucial reading for scholars and students of Russian and Eastern European studies and energy and environmental studies, as well as geographers, anthropologists and political scientists. Those working in governments, international organizations and corporations with an interest in Russian energy will also find its insights useful.
About the Author
Veli-Pekka Tynkkynen, Professor in Russian Environmental Studies, Aleksanteri Institute, University of Helsinki, Finland
Reviews
'With a geographer's eye for the importance of space and an eclectic theoretical toolkit, Tynkkynen provides fresh insights into the workings of hydrocarbon culture in Russia. This book's analyses of the relationships between Russia s dependence on fossil fuels and the science of climate change is especially interesting, not least because Tynkkynen offers his own perspectives--and concrete recommendations--on what it will take for Russia to move beyond hydrocarbon culture and embrace a renewable energy future.'
--Douglas Rogers, Yale University, US
'This fascinating journey through Russia's energy politics is a great read for those interested in Russia's political developments and priorities. The book offers carefully documented insights into energy politics. At the same time, the broader picture - foreign policy consequences, challenges in the Arctic, prospects of climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the country's future ''green economy'' - is always clearly and engagingly in view.'
--Elana Wilson Rowe, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), Norway
'In this book, Veli-Pekka Tynkkynen provides a well-informed perspective on Russia as an energy superpower. Russia presents a formidable obstacle to efforts to tackle climate change, since its dependence on fossil fuels has become deeply entrenched in its domestic political institutions and foreign policy. However, by pointing to Russia's forestry resources and potential as a ''green superpower'', Tynkkynen does show a possible way forward.'
--Peter Rutland, Wesleyan University, US
Book Information
ISBN 9781788978590
Author Veli-Pekka Tynkkynen
Format Hardback
Page Count 168
Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
